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Pet HealthMay 30, 2018
Are Bravecto or Nexgard Safe to Use on Your Dog?
These flea and tick preventives are chewable alternatives to spot-on treatments. But are they safe? Here's why we're concerned about them.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Pet HealthMar 16, 2018
Wobbler Syndrome: The Case of the Goose-Stepping Giant-Breed Dog
Wobbler syndrome is a neurologic disease that can affect larger dogs.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthMar 23, 2018
Joint Supplements for Dogs: Helpful or Hype?
Joint supplements may provide some benefits. But they take weeks to start working and don't relieve pain. Here's what you need to know.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthApr 6, 2018
Intent on Buying a Purebred Puppy? Here's How to Find a Healthy One.
A tool called the “coefficient of inbreeding,” or COI, can help you measure the risk that the puppy will have a genetic health problem.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthApr 13, 2018
Von Willebrand Disease: What You Need to Know
This disease causes blood to have trouble clotting, making surgical procedures for our furry friends risky.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthMay 11, 2018
Facial Paralysis in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Around 75% of cases of facial paralysis in dogs have no known cause. Here's what we know — and don't know.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthJun 27, 2018
Why Is My Dog Panting So Much?
Dogs pant to keep cool, but if it becomes excessive, there's a chance that it's a symptom of an underlying disease.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Pet HealthJul 18, 2018
Here's the Truth: Debarking Dogs Is Inhumane
Debarking is inhumane. Instead, you can use noninvasive training methods to help curb your dog's excessive barking. You just have to put in the work.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Pet HealthAug 10, 2018
Your Dog Ate Rat Poison — What to Do?
If your dog ate rat poison, what to do is to call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. This is a life-threatening emergency. Here's why.
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